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Tigers spotted at 3,630m in snow-clad Arunachal valley - Times of India
GUWAHATI: A three-year camera trap study has reported the presence of tigers in the snow-clad Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh at the height of 3,630 metres. It might be the highest spot at which the big cats have been sighted, but Aisho Sharma Adhikarimayum — a Wildlife Institute of India (WII) scientist — believes that they may be present in even higher reaches of the mountains.
Lack of safety, discrimination force 97 Sindhis to migrate from Pak to India - Times of India
Nagpur: December 3, 2018 will remain a historic day in the lives of around 97 Sindhis from Pakistan, who have been staying in Nagpur on long term visas (LTV). On Monday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis would be granting them Indian citizenship, thereby making them Indian nationals. “It is such a relief,” sighs Manohar Pamnani currently residing in Jaripatka where he runs a jewellery shop. Pamnani came to India in 1997 to meet his relatives and found the environment very positive.
Police complaint filed in Agra hand-pump scam - Times of India
AGRA: The Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of Agra has filed a police complaint against the regional manager of Uttar Pradesh Small Industries Corporation Limited, a private contractor and officers of the basic education department for faking records of hand-pumps installed at primary schools. On Saturday, BSA Anand Prakash Sharma lodged the police complaint on the instructions of DM NG Ravi Kumar. He didn’t mention the names of basic education department officials.
Trump says next meeting with North Korea's Kim likely in early 2019
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he is likely to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in January or February and that three sites for their second meeting are under consideration. "We're getting along very well. We have a good relationship," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his return from a G20 summit in Argentina. Trump added that at some point he will invite Kim to the United States.
November GST mop-ups dip below Rs 1 lakh crore
NEW DELHI: The gross GST revenue collected in November totalled Rs. 97,637, a shade lower than the previous month’s receipts of over Rs 1 lakh crore, posing fresh worries about the trajectory of GST collections in the months ahead.s The gross GST revenue collected in October crossed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark, which analysts had attributed to the impact of festival demand and growing compliance, bringing much needed relief for policymakers.
2 jawans killed, 1 hurt in accidental blast along LoC - Times of India
JAMMU: Two Indian Army jawans were killed and another critically injured in an accidental shell blast at a firing range along the LoC in Samwan Chaprial area of Pallanwala sector in Jammu's Akhnoor on Saturday evening.Surjeet Singh of Army's 10 Garhwal regiment and Lance Naik Suraj Singh Bhakuni of 8 Kumaon regiment were killed on the spot while Naik Sandeep Kumar Singh of 8 Rajasthan Rifles regiment was severely wounded in the explosion, official sources said.The injured was rushed to a...
Tata Open: Lakshya Sen enters final, beats Thai opponent in semis - Times of India
MUMBAI: Young shuttler Lakshya Sen stormed into the finals of the men's singles of the 11th Tata Open India International Challenge on Saturday after registering a come-from-behind win against Thailand's Kantawat Leelavechabutr . After losing the first set, 17-year-old Sen bounced back in style and won the next two sets to book his place in the final. Sen, who has been impressive throughout the tournament, won the semi-final clash - 17-21, 21-9, 21-12.
I am being harassed as I belong to 'weaker' Kushwaha caste: Former Bihar minister Manju Verma - Times of India
BEGUSARAI: Former Bihar minister Manju Verma , facing trial in an Arms Act case after recovery of ammunition from her house during a CBI raid in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal , alleged Saturday that she was being harassed as she is a woman and belong to the "weaker" Kushwaha caste.
Hockey World Cup: Ahead of Belgium 'pre-quarters', Harendra urges to 'bury the past' - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: He doesn't mince words and likes to stick to his guns. A confident "Good Afternoon" from India coach Harendra Singh greeted the media here at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday, the day before India take on Belgium in a Pool C match. And for the boss of the Indian think-tank, it's a virtual 'pre-quarterfinal'.
Chandigarh to feature as model city at international meet - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Known for its unique architecture, sanitation and greenery, The City Beautiful will now inspire the world about tackling climate change. UT chief conservator of forest Debendra Dalai has been invited to address various member nations at the upcoming Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , popularly known as COP 24, to be held in Katowice, Poland.
Phanishwar Nath Renu’s story staged in Lucknow - Times of India ►
In the theatre fest organised under the aegis of the Lucknow Mahotsav at Rajkiya Abhilekhagar auditorium in Mahanagar, the play ' Panchlight ' was staged on Friday. Being organized by Theatre and Welfare Association , the play based on the story of noted playwright Phanishwar Nath Renu, was directed by Sanjay Tripathi.A scene from the play (BCCL)The play which revolved around a petromax, which was used for light in the late 19th century, was staged in Awadhi language.
Modi and Vasundhara Raje failed to fulfil promises: Chidambaram - Times of India
JAIPUR: Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram said on Saturday the BJP governments at the Centre and Rajasthan could not deliver the promises made to the people and it was a time for change. According to Chidambaram, five years ago, when the state's people voted in the last Assembly election, they were in the spell of Narendra Modi and his catchy slogans and attractive promises.
CBI files chargesheet against Hooda and Motilal Vora - Times of India
PANCHKULA: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday filed chargesheet against former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda , senior Congress leader Motilal Vora and Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), publisher of the National Herald newspaper, in special CBI court in Panchkula, for allegedly illegal re-allotment of land to AJL, in Panchkula in 2005.
Hockey World Cup: Time to shave for the Irish! - Times of India
BHUBANESWAR: Ireland's hockey players are doing all they can as far as raising awareness for men's health is concerned by supporting the Movember campaign.As part of the annual event men don't shave off their moustache in the month of November and it is from here that the campaign gets its name.
Force India name disappears from Formula One - Times of India
LONDON: The Force India name will disappear from Formula One next season, after 11 years of competition, with the British-based team entered as Racing Point F1 on a list published by the governing FIA on Friday. The chassis name was listed as Racing Point, with the company name Racing Point UK Limited. The team, who became Force India in 2008 after Indian beer baron Vijay Mallya bought Spyker F1, were taken over in August by Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll after going into administration.
Thief hires snatchers to supply him gold - Times of India
NEW DELHI: After a spree of snatchings in central, north and north-west Delhi, Jitender Kumar took the game one level up. Using the booty, he opened a jewellery shop and employed goldsmiths to melt down the stolen ornaments and design new ones. Mindful perhaps of the need to keep the sales going, Kumar also hired two notorious snatchers to ensure an uninterrupted supply of gold.
MC forms five-member panel for talks with garbage collectors - Times of India
CHANDIGARH: Despite a discussion running into six hours, no decision could be taken on the issue of solid waste management reforms in Friday’s MC general house meeting. As all councilors, both elected and nominated, were against the MC’s agenda of solid waste management in Chandigarh, the MC commissioner formed a five member committee to hold talks with representatives of garbage collectors .
Lathi farmer ends life due to crop failure - Times of India
Rajkot: The crop failure drove one more farmer to suicide on Friday, taking the toll of farmers who ended their lives in different parts of Saurashtra due to crop failure to 17, in the past three months. According to the police, Kamlesh Vasani (37) laid himself on the tracks on which a speeding goods train was coming near Kacharadi village of Lathi taluka in Amreli district.
Farmers' protest bring opposition parties together - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders made a beeline for the farmers' protest in the capital on Friday, with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Left leaders supporting the demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss what they claimed was a deepening crisis in the agriculture sector.
Vijay Rupani visits Statue of Unity, to develop the site as tourism centre - Times of India
GANDHINAGAR: Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Friday visited the site of Statue of Unity complex on Sadhu Bet midstream Narmada River at Kevadia Colony and took round of the Tent City, Valley of Flowers, Wall of Unity, Museum and other facilities to explore the possibility of developing the complex as a world-class tourist centre. He was accompanied by Chief Secretary J.N. Singh, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNL) Chairman Rathore and other senior officers.
Supreme Court is corruption free, says Justice Kurian Joseph - Times of India
NEW DELHI: "There is no corruption in the Supreme Court. It has never ever occurred to me. I have never heard about it," former Supreme Court Judge Justice Kurian Joseph said Friday. He favoured setting up of an administrative committee to assist the office of Chief Justice of India in effectively handling the affairs of the top court.
Why sitting in sauna is good for your heart
LONDON: Regular sauna use may lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people aged 50 years and above, according to a study.Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Jyvaskyla, Finland found that mortality from CVD among people who used a sauna four to seven times a week was 2.7 fatal CVD events per 1,000 person years.
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